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Stacey Solomon returned to Instagram this morning, a day after alerting followers she was taking a break from the app, to thank them for their support

The Loose Woman star decided to temporarily step back from social media to spend some quality time with her loved ones.

After putting down her phone for the day, it was back to business for Stacey who started the day by sharing a photo of her and son Rex in bed.

"Laying here so blown away by all of your kind messages. You honestly have no idea what they mean and how much they make a difference," she said.

Stacey Solomon has made a welcome return to social media after telling fans she was taking a break (Image: Instagram)

Stacey then continued to spread the joy as she shared an adorable video of Rex eating his breakfast followed up with some much-loved clips of her cleaning tips and tricks.

The former X Factor star has attracted a 3 million strong following on Instagram thanks to her hilarious and down to earth musings about motherhood.

So on Wednesday, Stacey shocked her fans by announcing plans to step away from the site.

She broke the news in an emotional farewell that included a picture of youngest boy Rex.

Stacey said goodbye to social media for the day with a picture of her son to lift the mood (Image: Instagram)

"I'm going to be off my stories today.

"For anyone who's having an awful day. Or feeling alone...

"I really hope this smile brings you a moment of happiness.

Stacey has been supporting Joe Swash after the loss of his beloved grandmother (Image: ITV/Shutterstock)

"Even on the saddest days, Pickle you give us so many moments when we forget all that's happening and only know the joy you bring us...' reflected Stacey.

It's been a sad week for Stacey's family as her partner Joe's beloved grandmother sadly passed away.

The former EastEnders actor posted a photo of his nan holding baby Rex and said he as 'heartbroken' by the loss.

Joe shared a lovely family photo of his Nan with baby Rex (Image: realjoeswashy/Instagram)

"Good night Nanny Fran."Sleep well. I miss you so much already. I'm heartbroken.

"I wish I could have spent more time with you. I wish I could have seen you more before you left us. I wish I could have said goodbye. But I know you know how much we all love you and you'll be watching down on us, looking after us forever more. Goodbye Nan. Love you," he wrote.